Thickskin Theatre
Analysis
Thickskin Theatre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lancashire. It was registered in February 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Thickskin Theatre reported income of £694k and spending of £682k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £248k to £694k (+179%), an average of +29% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 100%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Thickskin Theatre sits at the 94th percentile: it is larger than about 94% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 92nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Curvingroad (£691k), Regents Opera Ltd (£696k) and Theatr Na N'og-Theatre of Eternal Youth (£691k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 60% and charitable activities 39%. Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 1.1%. Reserves of £59k would cover about 1 months of spending at that rate. It employed 5 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 60%
- Charitable activities 39%
- Trading 0.9%
- Investments 0.2%
In the charity's own words
We create bold and ambitious theatre; reaching and inspiring young, new and representative audiences across the world through our distinctive physicality and cinematic style. We nurture talent across all areas of theatre-making, providing a springboard for artists who are ready to take a leap.
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| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Curvingroad | London | £691k |
| Regents Opera Ltd | Stafford | £696k |
| Theatr Na N'og-Theatre of Eternal Youth | Castell Nedd | £691k |
| Cardiff Wales Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Mardi Gras | Vale of Glamorgan | £698k |